The first of federal Iraq's three gas fields awarded in a 2010 bidding round is now nearly ready for commercial production, helping the country become a sustainable producer of electricity.
Interviews
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Basra's oil chief discusses efforts to protect Majnoon from flooding, plans for developing new capacity, and the field's place in Iraq's production strategy.
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After deadly clashes with the Iraqi Army, the YBS leader discusses improved security coordination, a strategically important Syrian border crossing, and the future of Sinjar.
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Five months after leaving office, Abadi reflects on Iraq's political landscape and his successor's handling of energy sector priorities.
Q&A: Nazm Dabakh, KRG representative to Iran
After Kurdistan abruptly stopped oil exports to Iran - and then quickly resumed them - the KRG's emissary to Tehran discusses bilateral relations in the age of renewed U.S. sanctions.
Q&A: Jabar Yawar, secretary general of the KRG Ministry of Peshmerga
Baghdad and KRG leaders are pursuing renewed security cooperation to defuse tensions in disputed territories and combat a persistent insurgency.
Q&A: Ahmed Fadhil Adhayam, deputy director general of Basra Oil Company
BOC is taking major steps to build capacity, even as it limits production in an era of OPEC constraints.
Q&A: Electricity Minister Luay al-Khatteeb
Iraq's new electricity minister discusses fast-track power plans, Siemens and GE, and the myth vs. reality of the Trump administration's lobbying for American companies.
Q&A: Musab Alkateeb, CEO of Siemens Iraq
Siemens is navigating a new Iraqi government and looking to finalize contracts to help boost Iraq's power production in time for summertime peak demand.
Q&A: Joseph Anis, head of GE Power Middle East
GE is aiming to leverage its existing footprint in Iraq to win new business and help expand power supply throughout the country.
Q&A: Central Bank Governor Ali al-Allaq
After helping Iraq survive years of financial crisis, the Central Bank is focusing efforts on encouraging lending and economic growth.
Q&A: Bassim Mohammed Khudair, director general of the Iraqi Drilling Company
Iraq's state-run drilling company is adding new rigs and expanding its footprint.
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